Job Postings
City of Canton is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below. A City of Canton application must be completed to be considered.
| Position | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance staff | City of Canton is accepting applications for a full-time accountant / finance staff member. Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or five years' advanced accounting experience. Experience in governmental accounting preferred. This is a hands-on position and candidate must have working knowledge of all aspects of City finance, including but not limited to A/P A/R, preparing budgets and working with auditors. Knowledge of grants is a plus. Applications accepted until position is filled. A City of Canton application must be completed to be considered for this position. Salary DOQ. | |
| Water Meter Reader | City of Canton is accepting appilcations for a full-time water meter reader. Requirements: HS diploma or GED and valid Texas drivers license. EOE. Salary DOQ. | |
| Assistant City Manager | City of Canton is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant City Manager. Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administrarion or related field OR at least five years of work experience in Public Administration with at least three years of management experience. Salary DOQ. EOE. | |
| PT Dispatcher | City of Canton is accepting applications for PT 9-1-1 dispatchers. Requirements: HS diploma, two years clerical experience. Job will remain open until filled. A City of Canton TCOLE application must be completed to be considered for this position. application | |
| WWTP Tech | City of Canton accepting applications for FULL-TIME TCEQ Certified Class C Wastewater Tech (or above) to provide wastewater laboratory work in conducting daily analysis of wastewater and stream samples in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and to perform daily maintenance on plant machinery and equipment. Must be able to work weekends. Pay DOQ. Open until filled. A City of Canton application must be completed to be considered for position. EOE. | |
| FM Department | City of Canton is accepting applications for monthly First Monday workers to work during First Monday as gate attendant or bathroom attendant. Must be able to work the week of First Monday. A City of Canton application must be completed to be considered. | |
| Also looking for seasonal part-time workers to help mow and weedeat during summer months in parks and First Monday grounds. Must be 18 to apply. | ||
| Building Inspector / Code Enf. Officer | City of Canton is accepting applications for FT Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. Requirements: Associates Degree or comparable experience in the field,. Must be knowledgeable of applicable Federal, State and local laws. Prefer applicant with building inspector licensing under IBC. Open until filled. A City of Canton application must be completed to be considered for this position. Salary DOQ. | |
Applications may be picked up at 201 N. Buffalo, Canton (City Hall) or downloaded by clicking:
For general application, click here.
Special application for Dispatcher, click here.
Special application for firefighters, click here.
Special application for police officers/reserves, click here.
Applications should be returned as follows: In person at 201 N. Buffalo, Canton, Texas, (City Hall) OR fax to Human Resources @ (903) 567-1793, OR e-mail to djohnson@cantontx.gov.
Contact Us
201 N. Buffalo
Canton, TX 75103
Water Dept: 903-567-2826
All Other Calls: 903-567-1841
Free First Monday Parking
Canton residents can park at First Monday for free once a month. Simply bring your most recent water bill stub to the West Gate parking lot on FM 859. Thank you for your patience and understanding during First Monday.
